A Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) is one of the main categories of top-level domains in the Domain Name System (DNS) of the Internet. These domains are not tied to any specific country and are open for global registration.
Examples of gTLDs:
- .com – Commercial websites
- .org – Organizations (often non-profits)
- .net – Networks
- .info – Informational sites
- .biz – Business use
In recent years, many new gTLDs have been introduced, including:
- .app, .online, .shop, .tech, .blog, and many more.
gTLDs are regulated by ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), and anyone can register them—unless restricted by policy or purpose.